Arizona criminal charge
Possession of a gambling device in Arizona
Possession of a gambling device is a criminal offense under Arizona law, defined by A.R.S. § 13-3306. Its classification is not fixed: Arizona assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by A.R.S. § 13-3306.
What is the penalty for possession of a gambling device in Arizona?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 4 months (Possession of a bingo gambling device — Applies when the gambling device possessed is a bingo gambling device as defined in subsection B.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(2)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Possession of a bingo gambling device — Applies when the gambling device possessed is a bingo gambling device as defined in subsection B.; 13-802(B)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Possession of any other gambling device — Applies when the gambling device possessed, distributed, or transported is not a bingo gambling device.; definite term served outside state prison (13-707(A)(1)); prior same offense within 2 years elevates to the next higher class (13-707(B))) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Possession of any other gambling device — Applies when the gambling device possessed, distributed, or transported is not a bingo gambling device.; 13-802(A)) | discretionary | A.R.S. § 13-707 |
Applies to current.
How is possession of a gambling device classified in Arizona?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of a bingo gambling device | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when the gambling device possessed is a bingo gambling device as defined in subsection B. | A.R.S. § 13-3306D |
| Possession of any other gambling device | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies when the gambling device possessed, distributed, or transported is not a bingo gambling device. | A.R.S. § 13-3306D |
Common questions about possession of a gambling device in Arizona
Is possession of a gambling device a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
It depends on the circumstances: possession of a gambling device ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3306.
Possession of a bingo gambling device: Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3306D) · Possession of any other gambling device: Class 1 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-3306D)
What are the penalties for possession of a gambling device in Arizona?
Penalties for possession of a gambling device in Arizona depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 1 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by A.R.S. § 13-707; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Arizona statute covers possession of a gambling device?
Possession of a gambling device is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3306 (Possession of a gambling device; classification).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.